WWE Clash In Italy 2026 Preview And Predictions

BusinessSportsMoneyWWE Clash In Italy 2026 Preview And PredictionsByBlake Oestriecher,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Blake Oestriecher is a columnist covering WWE, AEW and pro wrestling.Follow AuthorMay 31, 2026, 06:00am EDTCody Rhodes has only faced Gunther once previously. (Credit: Rich Wade/WWE via Getty Images)WWE via Getty ImagesWWE Clash In Italy 2026 is the company’s first-ever PLE in Italy, and oh boy, is it a big one.The top two titles in all of WWE will be on the line as Raw’s Roman Reigns defends his World Heavyweight Championship against Jacob Fatu for the second time this month. On the SmackDown side, blue brand newcomer Gunther has set his sights on Cody Rhodes and the WWE Championship. This will be the third major WWE event this month alone. At Backlash three weeks ago, Bron Breakker, Iyo Sky and Trick Williams all picked up notable victories. Then, last week at Saturday Night’s Main Event, Cargill, Penta and The Vision notched some big wins as well.Now all sights are set on WWE Clash in Italy 2026 in Turin, where WWE will host five big matches that will have significant storyline ramifications.WWE Clash In Italy 2026 PreviewHere is the full match card for WWE Clash in Italy 2026:WWE Championship: Cody Rhodes (c) vs. GuntherWorld Heavyweight Championship: Roman Reigns (c) vs. Jacob FatuBrock Lesnar vs. Oba FemiWWE Women’s Championship: Rhea Ripley (c) vs. Jade CargillWomen’s Intercontinental Championship: Becky Lynch (c) vs. Sol RucaBelow are some key facts, notes and important stats for Clash in Italy:Gunther and Rhodes have faced each other just once, and that match took place at WWE Crown Jewel in 2024. Rhodes defeated Gunther, giving “The Ring General” a rare loss.Reigns beat Fatu at WWE Backlash earlier this month, but that match ended in controversial fashion after Reigns had smashed Fatu’s face into an exposed turnbuckle. Afterward, Fatu attacked Reigns and laid him out with the Tongan Death Gr...